Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Virginia (Updated 2026)

Virginia, USA
The Murder Tour and Pub Crawl

The Ghost Tour is Williamsburg's first and only murder-focused tour. Explore areas that other history tours would be afraid to visit. Explore a historic city …More

The Ghost Tour is Williamsburg's first and only murder-focused tour. Explore areas that other history tours would be afraid to visit. Explore a historic city...

3 hours
4.6 (30)
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$48
Wine Bootcamp - Led by our winemaker

Build your wine confidence. No snobs here! White & Red Wine Crafting, Aeration Techniques, Rosé Revelations, Restaurant Etiquette, Molecular Pairing, Chocolate and Wine Pairing made …More

Build your wine confidence. No snobs here! White & Red Wine Crafting, Aeration Techniques, Rosé Revelations, Restaurant Etiquette, Molecular Pairing, Chocolate and Wine Pairing made...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (5)
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$60
Richmond's Historic Market Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings

Discover the heart of Richmond, Virginia through its food on this immersive downtown tour winding from the steps of the Capitol through the cobblestone charm …More

Discover the heart of Richmond, Virginia through its food on this immersive downtown tour winding from the steps of the Capitol through the cobblestone charm...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.4 (12)
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$109
Lumberjack Axe Throwing Experience in Williamsburg

Axe Republic invites you to unleash your inner lumberjack with a thrilling 75-minute axe-throwing experience in Williamsburg. Perfect for first-timers and groups, this activity begins …More

Axe Republic invites you to unleash your inner lumberjack with a thrilling 75-minute axe-throwing experience in Williamsburg. Perfect for first-timers and groups, this activity begins...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$32
Private Historic Williamsburg Cultural Heritage Tour

`This private tour explores the historic and cultural heritage of Williamsburg through a refined journey across one of America’s most significant academic and colonial centers. …More

`This private tour explores the historic and cultural heritage of Williamsburg through a refined journey across one of America’s most significant academic and colonial centers....

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$129
Colonial Williamsburg Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Don’t just learn about American history… live it! At Colonial Williamsburg, America’s Colonial past comes to life through beautifully restored architecture and authentic reenactors. Stroll …More

Don’t just learn about American history… live it! At Colonial Williamsburg, America’s Colonial past comes to life through beautifully restored architecture and authentic reenactors. Stroll...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
4.2 (50)
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$15
Private Colonial Williamsburg Architectural Tour

We will discuss the different philosophies of architectural preservation between Europe and the United States during the late 19th and 20th Century and how it …More

We will discuss the different philosophies of architectural preservation between Europe and the United States during the late 19th and 20th Century and how it...

4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (7)
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$195
Custom Wine Tour In Black Suburban With Panoramic Sunroof

Discover Virginia Wine Country the way it was meant to be experienced—privately, comfortably, and entirely on your schedule. Skip the crowded buses and cookie-cutter itineraries. …More

Discover Virginia Wine Country the way it was meant to be experienced—privately, comfortably, and entirely on your schedule. Skip the crowded buses and cookie-cutter itineraries....

5 hours Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (15)
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$549
Rug Tufting Workshop

Create your own custom rug in a fun, hands-on workshop—perfect for beginners and creative travelers! …More

Create your own custom rug in a fun, hands-on workshop—perfect for beginners and creative travelers!...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$140
Scavenger Hunt Experience in Church Hill

Countless stories of heroism, tales of historical figures real and imagined, and hidden nooks and crannies await in Richmond’s oldest neighborhood. Use your smart device …More

Countless stories of heroism, tales of historical figures real and imagined, and hidden nooks and crannies await in Richmond’s oldest neighborhood. Use your smart device...

3 hours
4.9 (14)
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$39
Alexandria Haunted Holiday Ghost Tour

What could be better than Christmas in Alexandria? On this six block, hour long walking tour, enjoy the festive decorations of this beautiful town while …More

What could be better than Christmas in Alexandria? On this six block, hour long walking tour, enjoy the festive decorations of this beautiful town while...

1 hour Free Cancellation
5.0 (19)
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$20
Alexandria Colonial History Tour

Step into the streets of colonial America on a guided walking tour through the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Led by a professionally trained interpreter, …More

Step into the streets of colonial America on a guided walking tour through the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Led by a professionally trained interpreter,...

1 hour Free Cancellation
5.0 (13)
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$20
Luxury Black SUV Private Transfer Washington DC To/From IAD & DCA

At Onyx Private Transport, we provide a premium transportation experience designed for comfort, reliability, and professionalism. Our goal is to make every trip smooth, stress-free, …More

At Onyx Private Transport, we provide a premium transportation experience designed for comfort, reliability, and professionalism. Our goal is to make every trip smooth, stress-free,...

30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (10)
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$79
Gallows Path Ghost Tour Adults Only Haunted Experience

Williamsburg is celebrated as the birthplace of American liberty, but its history is not as polished as its restored streets suggest. Gallows Path explores the …More

Williamsburg is celebrated as the birthplace of American liberty, but its history is not as polished as its restored streets suggest. Gallows Path explores the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$35
Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Travel the Blue Ridge Parkway from Asheville to Roanoke for a unique experience. First, let Rough Ridge Lookout show you stunning mountains. Next, visit Little …More

Travel the Blue Ridge Parkway from Asheville to Roanoke for a unique experience. First, let Rough Ridge Lookout show you stunning mountains. Next, visit Little...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
4.4 (25)
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$25
Private History of Old Town Alexandria Walking Tour

Take an Old Town Alexandria Walking Tour and discover its extraordinary history with a resident historian and owner of DC Military Tours, Tom Schultz. I …More

Take an Old Town Alexandria Walking Tour and discover its extraordinary history with a resident historian and owner of DC Military Tours, Tom Schultz. I...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (13)
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$345
Private Historic Williamsburg Colonial Heritage Tour

This private tour reveals the historic and cultural heritage of Colonial Williamsburg through a refined journey across one of America’s most significant sites. Walk through …More

This private tour reveals the historic and cultural heritage of Colonial Williamsburg through a refined journey across one of America’s most significant sites. Walk through...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.4 (9)
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$129
Would I Lie To You? Mural Walks

You'll hear an entertaining story about each street mural we see and then have to guess if what you just heard is true or a …More

You'll hear an entertaining story about each street mural we see and then have to guess if what you just heard is true or a...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (14)
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$20
2-Hour Private Guided The best of Williamsburg Walking Tour

Explore at your own pace with a fully private guided tour! A live interpretation of American history. The Capitol. The other one, actually. A political …More

Explore at your own pace with a fully private guided tour! A live interpretation of American history. The Capitol. The other one, actually. A political...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.5 (15)
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$119
The Reverend and the Millionaire

During this one-hour walking tour, discover how a sleepy southern town was restored to its former colonial splendor through the dream of Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin …More

During this one-hour walking tour, discover how a sleepy southern town was restored to its former colonial splendor through the dream of Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.6 (8)
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$25
Wine and Culinary Delight Private Tour

If you want to overload your senses, this could be the one. This tour combines two of the area's top vineyards, which not only produce …More

If you want to overload your senses, this could be the one. This tour combines two of the area's top vineyards, which not only produce...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (7)
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$107
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